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Import / Export Documentation

1. Documentation

1.1 Legal Persons: A legal person involving in import/export related business is required to apply for appropriate types of smart cards that are categorized into:

Gold Card for importers and exporters ;

Licensed Customs Broker Card (Silver);

Owner or Manager Card (Yellow);

Attorney-In-Fact Card (Green); and

Customs Clearance Card (Pink).

The Customs Department has authorized a private company to issue smart cards to importers/exporters and relevant parties. For further information about smart cards, please contact the company at the Ground Floor, 120-Year Building, Customs Department, Tel. 0-22402773-6 and 0-22402779.

1.2 Natural Persons: A natural person is required to submit any of the following relevant identification cards (ID) to the Customs during the clearance procedures:

Identification Card (ID);

Government ID Card for government officials;

State Enterprise ID Card for state enterprise officials; and

Passport for non-Thai residents.

Documents Required

An Import Goods Declaration and 3 duplicates;

A Bill of Lading or Air Waybill;

Proof of vehicle purchase (if any);

A Release Order (Kor Sor Kor 100/1);

An insurance premium invoice; and

Other relevant documents (if any) e.g. a power of attorney.

Additional Documentation for the used/secondhand personal vehicles:

A House Certificate and an Identification Card;

A passport in case of changing residence;

A Vehicle Registration Certificate indicating that the imported vehicle was used abroad;

An import permit from the Foreign Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce